FINAL: Longhorns Ride Big Fourth Quarter to 31-10 Win Over Wyoming

The Texas Longhorns and Wyoming Cowboys meet inside Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Follow along for live updates and highlights.
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It is game day in Austin as the No. 4 Texas Longhorns return to Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium to take on the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday.

Fresh off the program's biggest win since the Horns beat the then-No. 1 ranked Oklahoma Sooners in 2008, the Longhorns will look to turn the page on the win over the Alabama Crimson Tide with another victory.

The Cowboys are undefeated so far this season as well. After nearly defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders in double overtime (35-33) with a two-point conversion that sealed the deal, the Cowboys had more wiggle room against Portland State in Week 2 (31-17).

While the Texas vs. Wyoming matchup may seem more favorable to the burnt orange side of the field, especially after a monstrous win over the Crimson Tide, it is not to take the Cowboys completely off of the table. Upsets happen, teams have bad games, and eyes on the prize can be distracting.

Overall, the Longhorns currently hold a five-game winning streak against the Cowboys since 1974. In their last meeting in 2012, Texas defeated Wyoming 37-17.

Game Information: Wyoming Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns

Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. CT

Where: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

Spread: Texas -29.5

Moneyline: Texas -10,000, Wyoming +1600

Over/under: 49.0

TV Channel: Longhorn Network/ FuboTV (try it free)

How To Listen: TexasSports.com, Longhorn Radio Network - 104.9 The Horn

TICKETS: SI Tickets

BETTING via SI Sportsbook


First Quarter

After the Cowboys converted their first third down with an eight-yard completion, they gave it to running back Harrison Waylee, who exploded 62 yards for a rushing touchdown. 

TOUCHDOWN WYOMING 

Wyoming 7, Texas 0

Change of Possession

Quinn Ewers' first two passes were incompletions to Xavier Worthy and Adonai Mitchell after a false start penalty on first down. Then on third-down, he couldn't find Jordan Whittington for a first-down. 

Change of Possession

A Jerrin Thompson pass breakup on third-down forces a quick three-and-out for the Cowboys offense. 

Change of Possession

After Ewers found Keilan Robinson for a 16-yard gain on a first-down pass, the Longhorns offense stalled in the redzone. Ewers' third-down pass intended for Ja'Tavion Sanders was almost picked off before Bert Auburn's 37-yard field goal. 

FIELD GOAL TEXAS 

Wyoming 7, Texas 3

Change of Possession

A 10-play Cowboy drive ends in a punt after a Jahdae Barron pass breakup on third-down. 

Change of Possession

Second Quarter

Two fourth-down conversions spurred on by wildcat quarterback Savion Red helped the Longhorns find the endzone as Ewers found defensive lineman Byron Murphy for a one-yard touchdown pass.

TOUCHDOWN TEXAS

Texas 10, Wyoming 7

Change of Possession

Wyoming picked up two first downs on the drive before the Longhorns' defense forced a punt as the pressure upfront forced Evan Svoboda to throw the ball away on third-down.

Change of Possession

Two drops on first and second down before a potentially controversial missed defensive pass interference call on third-down see the Longhorns punt. 

Change of Possession

Texas's defense responds as they force a three-and-out of their own. 

Change of Possession

Texas goes three-and-out, making it three straight punts combined. 

Change of Possession

The Cowboys ran out the rest of the clock as they punted with just seconds left.

Third Quarter 

The Texas offense came out of half firing, as Ewers completed two of his three passes for 30 yards before a sack on third-down knocked them out of field goal range, forcing a punt.

Change of Possession

Wyoming put together a long 17-play drive where they burned over 10 minutes off the clock as the Longhorns' defense buckled down to hold the Cowboys to a field goal after a Barryn Sorrell sack.

FIELD GOAL WYOMING

Texas 10, Wyoming 10

Change of Possession

Fourth Quarter 

Texas doesn't take long to respond after three straight runs for Jonathon Brooks' runs; Ewers hits Worthy for a 44-yard touchdown pass on a screen.

TOUCHDOWN TEXAS 

Texas 17, Wyoming 10

Change of Possession

Jahdae Barron blows up a third-down screen to force Wyoming to punt after a three-and-out. 

Change of Possession

A 62-yard run by Johnathon Brooks set up a five-yard rushing touchdown for Ewers. 

TOUCHDOWN TEXAS

Texas 24, Wyoming 10

Change of Possession

Thompson jumps a short out route from Wyoming and takes it 27 yards for a touchdown. 

TOUCHDOWN TEXAS

Texas 31, Wyoming 10

Change of Possession

A Jaydon Blue fumble gave Wyoming the ball back.  

Change of Possession

Wyoming can't capitalize off the Longhorns' turnover as the Longhorns' defense stands strong with a goal-line stand.

FINAL: Texas 31, Wyoming 10


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